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Tongue Twisters With S and SH English Pronunciation Test

Take the free Tongue Twisters With S and SH English Pronunciation Test: read ten challenging sentences about tongue twisters with s and sh aloud and see every unclear word in red.

Level C210 sentencesAbout 3 minutesFree
1Listen firstTap the speaker to hear a native model of each sentence.
2Read it aloudTap the microphone and say the sentence clearly at a normal speed.
3See your scoreGreen is clear, amber is almost right, red needs practice.
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About the Tongue Twisters With S and SH English Pronunciation Test

The Tongue Twisters With S and SH English Pronunciation Test is a free C2 pronunciation test about tongue twisters with s and sh. Read ten challenging sentences out loud and the test gives you an instant pronunciation score, with every unclear word marked in red.

Words You Will Practise

In this Tongue Twisters With S and SH pronunciation test you will say key words such as surely, sheila, shall, show, sean, shiny, shells, sorted, swiftly, sunny, shore, six. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Tongue Twisters With S and SH Pronunciation Test

  • SH sound: For SH, push your lips forward and let the air flow softly, as in she.
  • S and Z sounds: S sounds like a snake and Z sounds like a bee. Try bus and buzz.

How to Do Well in the Tongue Twisters With S and SH Pronunciation Test

  • Use a quiet room and keep your microphone close to you.
  • Try the test in British English and then in American English to hear the difference.
  • Tap the speaker and listen to the model sentence before you speak.

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Sounds in this test

What the Tongue Twisters With S and SH English Pronunciation Test Checks

01

SH sound

Surely Sheila shall show Sean the shiny shells she sorted so swiftly on the sunny shore.

02

S and Z sounds

Six slippery snails slid slowly seaward, silently sharing secrets with the shimmering shingle on the shore.

03

SH sound

She should shun the shining sun, sheltering beneath the shady sycamore by the shallow stream.

04

S and Z sounds

Sam's shop stocks short socks with spots, but Sheila's shop stocks shorter socks with stripes.

05

SH sound

The shrewd shrew shrieked shrilly as she shuffled through the shrubbery searching for shelter.

06

S and Z sounds

Seven slick sleds slid swiftly south, swerving sharply as the soft snow showered sideways on the slope.

07

SH sound

A shy shepherd shared a shabby shack with seven sheepish sheepdogs and several sleepy sheep.

08

SH sound

Such shoddy shoes should surely suffice, sighed the shopkeeper, shaking his shaggy silver head.

09

S and Z sounds

Sally's sister sells sixty-six thick thistle sticks, so Sally sells sixty-six sticks as well, she says.

10

SH sound

Short sharp shocks seldom shift stubborn sceptics, the seasoned social scientist sadly suggested to his students.

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Tongue Twisters With S and SH English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Tongue Twisters With S and SH English Pronunciation Test?
The Tongue Twisters With S and SH English Pronunciation Test is a free C2 pronunciation test. You read challenging sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Tongue Twisters With S and SH English Pronunciation Test?
Choose British or American English, tap Start the test, listen to the model sentence and then tap the microphone and read it aloud. Your score appears as soon as you finish speaking.
How is my pronunciation score calculated?
Every word you say is compared with the sentence. Clear words count fully, almost correct words count half and extra or missing words lower the score.
Is the Tongue Twisters With S and SH English Pronunciation Test free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up. You can take it as many times as you like.
What should I do after the test?
Practise the red words, then try another C2 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.